Himalaya Quartz Mexican fire opal is a vivid volcanic gemstone from Queretaro and Jalisco, Mexico, prized for fiery orange, red and yellow hues. Mexican fire opals are commonly faceted as loose cutstone and—unlike many other opal types—usually show body color rather than extensive play-of-color; individual stones may still display iridescence.

Value and Care
  • Valuation: Intense red-orange Mexican fire opals are the most sought-after by collectors and jewelry designers.
  • Stability: Because they contain \(3-10\%\) water, they can be unstable. Quality dealers often dry the stone before cutting to prevent crazing (spiderweb cracking).
  • Care: Avoid direct sunlight, extreme heat, and ultrasonic cleaners to prevent dehydration and cracking.
  • Birthstone: Known as a modern April birthstone and a popular alternative for October, as well as the 34th wedding anniversary gem.

Product Details

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**Terms & Conditions**
  1. Your satisfaction is important to us. You can return your item within 30 days along with the original pack if it does not match with our description or manufacturing defects. No other returns are accepted.
  2. The buyer must inform us within 2 days after receiving a product if there are any defects or problems.
  3. Before returning a product, make sure an item has not been used, tampering with, or any alteration done to it. If so, we won't take the product back.
  4. In case of return of the goods, the buyer has to bear the shipping charges.
  5. Communicate with us before filing any dispute & returning the product.
  6. Any additional charges, government taxes, customs charges, clearance, or any other duties levied in the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer & need to be paid by the buyer.
  7. A refund will be processed after receiving the product and within 7 working days.
  8. Delivery time is about 15 to 30 business days. Maybe it will take longer due to the customs and shipping destination. 

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Himalaya Quartz Mexican Fire Opal - natural, not enhanced pear-shaped loose gemstone, 1.9 Cts (8 x 11 mm), vivid orange with iridescence, excellent cut, slightly included clarity and opaque transparency, SKU MXO 4663; sold as one unit. Mined in Mexico (Queretaro and Jalisco), this Mexican opal may show minor chips, dents or internal fissures; avoid direct sunlight, extreme heat and ultrasonic cleaners to prevent dehydration and cracking, photo shows the actual gemstone.